This document provides an introduction and overview of AtoM and Archivematica. It discusses that Artefactual Systems is the lead developer of these open source applications for archival description, access, and digital preservation. AtoM allows for standards-based archival description and access in a multilingual, multi-repository environment. Archivematica supports digital preservation workflows based on the OAIS reference model. Both applications are free and open source with a community-based development approach. Artefactual offers hosting, support, and consulting services while also relying on a "bounty model" of open source business.

1. Introduction to
AtoM and Archivematica
Sara Allain
8 November 2016
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2. Today’s Agenda
1. Introduction
2. Artefactual and Open Source Development
3. Introduction to AtoM
4. Introduction to Archivematica
5. Questions

3. Who is Artefactual?
Artefactual Systems is dedicated to producing
standards-based open source web applications for
digital preservation, description, and access. We
are the lead developers of AtoM (for archival
description and access) and Archivematica (for
managing digital preservation workflows).

4. We are archivists, librarians, system
administrators, and developers that are
passionate about open-source and
standards-based systems. We put out and
support several Archivematica and AtoM
releases a year and deliver technical services to
a growing list of satisfied clients.
Our Team_

5. Our Team, Our Philosophy, Our Vision
Artefactual Systems
and
Open Source Development

6. What is Open Source?
Open Source Software (OSS) is computer
software with its source code made available
with a license in which the copyright holder
provides the rights to study, change, and
distribute the software to anyone and for any
purpose.
-- Wikipedia, Oct 13 2016
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_software

7. 1. Free redistribution
2. Source code
3. Allows derived works
4. Maintains author’s source code integrity
5. No discrimination against persons or groups
6. No discrimination against fields of endeavor
7. Distribution of license
8. License must not be specific to a product
9. License must not restrict other software
10. License must be technology-neutral
Open Source Initiative
Open Source Definition
https://opensource.org/osd
What is Open Source?

8. A program is free software if the program's users
have the four essential freedoms:
1. The freedom to run the program as you wish, for any purpose
(freedom 0).
2. The freedom to study how the program works, and change it so it
does your computing as you wish (freedom 1). Access to the
source code is a precondition for this.
3. The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor
(freedom 2).
4. The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to
others (freedom 3). By doing this you can give the whole
community a chance to benefit from your changes. Access to the
source code is a precondition for this.
Free Software Foundation
Free Software Definition
https://www.fsf.org/licensing/essays/free-sw.html
What is Free Software?

9. Our Development Priorities
Free and open source
Standards-based
Generalized for broad use

10. Our Development Approach
• Standards-based / follows best practices
• Open source / Creative Commons
• Multilingual support whenever possible
• Generalize specific use cases
• Include all features in public release
• Iterative development via multiple
contributions over subsequent releases
Community-based
Development

11. Our Business Model
The “Bounty Model”
of Open Source Business
• Maintain our applications under A-GPLv3
licenses
• Provide and maintain the documentation under
CC-BY-SA licenses
• Produce additional resources (e.g. videos,
presentations, webinars) whenever possible
• Participate actively in the user forums
• Offer additional paid services
• Always include development in public project

12. Our Services
• Hosting
• Remote technical
maintenance
• Consultation
• Data migration
• Training
• Application theming
• Software development
https://www.artefactual.com/services/

13. Our Applications
https://www.accesstomemory.org
Web based application for
standards-based description
and access in a multilingual,
multi-repository environment
Web based application to
support digital preservation
workflows based on the OAIS
reference model
https://www.archivematica.org

14. Our ApplicationsYour
Because the code is open to inspection,
any member of the community can fix
problems, or develop new features and
contribute code back. For any given
problem, the community can
troubleshoot it together.
We pull requests!

15. Web based: Once installed, you only need a
modern web browser and an internet connection
to connect to the application from anywhere
Standards-based: AtoM implements existing
national and international archival content and
metadata transmission standards and best
practices, so your data is standards compliant and
interoperable
Multilingual: Supports translations of both
content and user interface elements, can be used
as a multilingual catalogue
Multi-repository: Can be used as a portal site,
content aggregator, or union catalogue to provide
access to content from multiple institutions
What is AtoM?
AtoM stands for
Access to Memory
It is a web-based, open
source application for
standards-based archival
description and access in a
multilingual, multi-repository
environment.

16. So far, this approach has worked, and the AtoM project has a vibrant international community of users.
This map shows all the different locales where AtoM has been installed, up to version 2.1 – and these
are just the places we know of.AtoMinstallations
1 pin per installation location; only up to v2.1

17. What is Archivematica?
Web- and standards-based open-source
application which allows your institution to
preserve long-term access to trustworthy,
authentic and reliable digital content.
-- Archivematica website, Oct 13 2016
https://www.archivematica.org/

18. OAIS model

19. OAIS model

20. AtoM Use Cases
https://archivescanada.accesstomemory.ca/
ArchivesCanada – Canadian Portal

21. AtoM Use Cases
https://search.archives.un.org/
United Nations - ARMS
Archives and Records Management Section

22. AtoM Use Cases
https://archivesholdings.worldbank.org/
World Bank Group - Archives

23. AtoM Use Cases
https://beatoninstitute.com/
Beaton Institute Archives

24. AtoM Use Cases
https://beatoninstitute.com/
Beaton Institute Archives

25. AtoM Use Cases
https://albertaonrecord.ca/
Archives Society of Alberta
Sponsoring Community Resources

26. AtoM Use Cases
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZiwlG5eSMeyeETe15EsEBSu5htPLK-wm
Archives Society of Alberta
Sponsoring Community Resources

27. Archivematica Use Cases
http://atom.archives.sfu.ca/
Simon Fraser University
Building a Digital Repository with Archivematica and AtoM

28. http://www.sfu.ca/archives/digital-repository.html
Simon Fraser University
Building a Digital Repository with Archivematica and AtoMArchivematica Use Cases

29. http://www.sfu.ca/archives/digital-repository/dr-overview.html
Simon Fraser University
Building a Digital Repository with Archivematica and AtoMArchivematica Use Cases

30. Questions?
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info@artefactual.com